Proverbs 12

1He who loves instruction loves perception, But he who hates correction is without discernment.

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2He who finds grace from the Lord becomes better, But a lawless man will be passed over in silence.

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3A man will not prosper by lawlessness, But the roots of righteous men will not be pulled out.

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4A courageous wife is a crown to her husband, But as a worm in a tree, so an evildoing wife destroys her husband.

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5The thoughts of the righteous are judgments, But the ungodly devise deceits.

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6The words of the ungodly are deceitful, But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

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7If he does not turn, an ungodly man is destroyed, But the houses of the righteous remain.

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8The mouth of a man of understanding is praised by a man, But the slothful of heart are treated with contempt.

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9It is better for a man in dishonor to serve himself Than for him to surround himself with honor while in need of bread.

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10A righteous man has compassion on the lives of his cattle, But the affections of the ungodly are without mercy.

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11He who works his own land will be satisfied with bread, But those who pursue vain things are in need of discernment.

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12He who is gladdened by wines in passing his time Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.

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13The desires of the ungodly are evil, But the roots of the godly are in strongholds.

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14By the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares, But a righteous man escapes from them.

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15He whose looks are gentle will show mercy, But he who contends in the gates will afflict souls.

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16By the fruits of his mouth, the soul of a man will be filled with good things, And the recompense of his lips will be given to him.

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17The ways of undiscerning men are right in their own eyes, But a wise man hearkens to counsels.

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18A man without discernment immediately proclaims his wrath, But an astute man hides his own dishonor.

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19A righteous man declares his honesty openly, But the witness of the unrighteous is deceitful.

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20There are those who wound with a sword as they speak, But the tongues of the wise heal.

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21Truthful lips establish a testimony, But a hasty witness has an unrighteous tongue.

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22There is deceit in the heart of a man who devises evil things, But those who counsel peace shall be glad.

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23Nothing unrighteous will ever be pleasing to the righteous, But the ungodly will be filled with evil things.

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24Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But he who shows faithfulness is acceptable to Him.

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25A man of understanding is a throne of perception, But the heart of the undiscerning will meet with curses.

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26The hand of the chosen shall prevail easily, But the deceitful shall be for captivity.

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27A fearful word troubles the heart of a righteous man, But a good message makes him glad.

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28A righteous arbiter shall be his own friend, But the decisions of the ungodly are unreasonable.

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29Evil things shall pursue sinners, And the way of the ungodly will lead them astray.

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30A deceitful man will not gain his prey, But a pure man is a precious possession.

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31In the ways of righteousness there is life, But the ways of remembering wrongs are unto death.

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